I have tried so many times flashing VillainRom / LeoMar75 Revolution ROM similar to what I did for Cognition S2...
None of them work fine...
After CWM says Installation is successful, when I reboot, I could see only Stock OS... The only changes I can see is Samsung apps uninstalled and under About Phone in settings, I could see correct kernel/Build details of VillainRom/Revolution ROM... But why I could not see CWM/superuser app / Custom ROM changes like Notification tweak/ Lock button tweak/ changed theme...
I do full wipe before flashing... I flashed CF Root kernel and then switched off phone... Booted into recovery... Flashed Rom.zip thru CWM...
Everything is fine when I flash Cognition S2... Why other custom ROM not working properly...
Please help...
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Samsung Galaxy S2
*Cognition S2 1.5.1*
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If you are coming from Cognition, just do a full wipe and flash the other custom ROM after that. There is no need to flash CF-Root before hand.
Hope thia helps.
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I tried all the possibilities...
No use...
balavj said:
I tried all the possibilities...
No use...
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Enter ClockWorkMod recovery:
1. Wipe Data/Cache Factory reset
2. Wipe Cache
3. Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache
4. Mount/Storage -> Format System
5. Flash Revolution/Villain or any custom rom you want
6. Reboot to System
Everytime... I am following the steps only... But Only Cognition S2 works... The other ROMS which I tried were VillainROM 2.5.1, VillainRom 3.0, LeoMar75(KI3) installed fine but I could not see any changes in UI/ notification/ Lock options...
I just want to know whether VillainROM 2.5.1, VillainRom 3.0, LeoMar75(KI3) have stock ROM UI with only internal changes and no UI/ notification/ Lock options changes...
If you are having rom problems .
total wipe of phone and sd card .
install stock rom
install root and cwm
follow custom rom instructions to flash .
jje
balavj said:
Everytime... I am following the steps only... But Only Cognition S2 works... The other ROMS which I tried were VillainROM 2.5.1, VillainRom 3.0, LeoMar75(KI3) installed fine but I could not see any changes in UI/ notification/ Lock options...
I just want to know whether VillainROM 2.5.1, VillainRom 3.0, LeoMar75(KI3) have stock ROM UI with only internal changes and no UI/ notification/ Lock options changes...
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yes, they look like stock with tweaks. Dont expect a totally.different rom. Miui is totally different.. But tw based roms looks like the stock with superuser, and tweaks mostly hidden.
I can suggest to try batista70 foxhoud 2.0, the rom comes with a blue theme, if after you flash this you still have stock (green color) rom, then yes, something is wrong.
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Oh I think I get what you mean right now. Most of the ROMs have under the hood changes. Changes that the end user won't be able to see but maybe notice.
If you are looking for themes you can always flash those available in the themes and apps section though! CM7 has quite a different Android experience and theme to it, you might want to try that!
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Hello,
I've installed the latest Cognition Rom. Before that I had DlevRom.
When I reboot my device it still runs the DlevRom animation. How do I remove it?
Also, in the Cognition installation notes it says that it does not contain some of the Samsung apps like the Social hub and Game hub, but after reboot it is still there. Why? I did Data/Cache/Delvik wipe and still it is there. Is there any way to remove all old data?
Thanks
Oren
Recovery Mounts and storage formate system data cache and if you want sd card .
Boot to download mode install stock rom install root install custom rom .
That will be a 100% wiped phone if you format sd card .
jje
Stock Rom
Where do I find stock Rom?
Should I also re-install the kernel?
Moving to a new Rom
So is it recommend to install stock rom and kernel and only then move to a new and different Rom?
No the recommendations are to follow the instructions in that roms post .
You wanted to wipe stuff if you format system cache data sd card the phone is empty no firmware no os no nothing .
jje
Moving to new Rom
I get that but I wanted to get rid from all the DlevRom boot animations etc' and it looks like the only way to do that is by flashing to stock rom and then to the desired Rom.
Two types of custom rom WIPE and NO WIPE its as simple as that .
jje
Problem
OK, so I played a bit and then restored to stock rom and kernel.
After that installed a new kernel 2.3.4 CF and then installed Cognition. Now it is stuck on the first boot up screen and nothing happens...
Wiped everything and installed again - nothing...
You wait on custom rom boot up screen 5/10 mins .
I would install stock KH3 rom via Odin and let it boot .
Root rom with CFroot KH3
Boot
Copy Cognition rom to sd card
boot to recovery
Advanced wipe dalvik cache
return wipe cache
Install zip cognition from sd card and wait for it to boot .
jje
Hope it will work
Trying to do that. Strange, it is stuck on the Samsung Galaxy opening screen (the first one - white) and nothing happens...
Hope it will work
Very strange - Cognition problem
Well, did as suggested:
Installed stock kerenl KH3 + Stock rom, then installed CF like here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1237495
Then, updated cognition after a full wipe and again, it is stuck on the first boot screen...
orenmd said:
Well, did as suggested:
Installed stock kerenl KH3 + Stock rom, then installed CF like here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1237495
Then, updated cognition after a full wipe and again, it is stuck on the first boot screen...
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I have installed Cognition as just described no problem wiped it and installed KI3 stock followed by a custom rom .
|You could try removing external SD card if you have one .
jje
Maybe there is a misunderstanding.
Should I install Ki3 ROM? I installed kh3...
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This is what i did .
Format sd card .
Wipe data factory reset ,
via Odin install stock KH3 from stock rom post bot and set up phone /
via Odin root from CWM and root post with KH3 v4.1 CWM root .
reboot check phone is rooted .
Copy Cognition rom to sd card .
Boot to recovery advanced wipe dalvik cache return wipe cache
install zip chose zip install wait reboot wait .
Cognition is KH3 not KI rom.
jje
Thankd.
In the mean time I installed lighting ROM and it looks good. Which ROM do you think is the best?
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None try them all.
jje
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I am using the latest Unnamed 1.1.0 ROM and when I use the shutdown feature, the phone will shutdown, but then reboot immediately. For my install I wiped both data cache and delvik cache before installing, however, I didn't flash from a stock 2.3.4 ROM. Since the directions did not say that was needed, is that not the case, or is this a known bug with unnamed 1.1.0?
Shutdown
crimsonphire said:
I am using the latest Unnamed 1.1.0 ROM and when I use the shutdown feature, the phone will shutdown, but then reboot immediately. For my install I wiped both data cache and delvik cache before installing, however, I didn't flash from a stock 2.3.4 ROM. Since the directions did not say that was needed, is that not the case, or is this a known bug with unnamed 1.1.0?
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If you did not flash from stock 2.3.4 rom and you did not flash from the
previous version of the UnNamed rom that means that you forgot to do a
"Wipe data/Factory Reset" in the clockworkmod recovery before flashing
the UnNamed rom.
Your best bet is to reflash the UnNamed rom but this time when you are in
the clockworkmod menu (CWM recovery) select the "Wipe Data/FActory Reset"
before you flash the rom. (you may want to do a titanium backup of your apps first)
Good Luck!
Also, if you install a theme from a different ROM, the shutdown menu may become rearranged or even nonfunctional.
Thanks Misterjunky, I'll give that a try. Coming from the Samsung Captivate I find the new ROM process a little frustrating. I have been using ODIN to flash the Clockwork (CW) Recovery kernel, then install ROMs via the CW menu. Two questions:
-Is the Wipe Data/Factory reset right there next to the devlik/cache clear on the first CW screen or hidden in advanced?
-Is there an easier way to flash ROMs other than pushing the CW kernel via ODIN?
Entropy512 said:
Also, if you install a theme from a different ROM, the shutdown menu may become rearranged or even nonfunctional.
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Straight stock Unnamed 1.1.0 here...
Kernels
crimsonphire said:
Thanks Misterjunky, I'll give that a try. Coming from the Samsung Captivate I find the new ROM process a little frustrating. I have been using ODIN to flash the Clockwork (CW) Recovery kernel then installing ROMs from the CW menu. Two questions:
-Is the Wipe Data/Factory reset right there next to the other one on the first CW screen or hidden in advanced?
-Is there an easier way to flash ROMs other than pushing the CW kernel via ODIN?
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The "Wipe data/factory reset" is in the default screen which you see first.
Also you only need to flash the odin3 kernel once, not everytime you flash a custom rom.
(SGH-I777_ClockworkMod-Recovery_5.0.2.3.TAR - kernel).
The reason is, that if coming from STOCK Gingerbread 2.3.4 rom we cannot flash any custom
roms without first flashing the odin flash kernel because the stock rom does not have a CWM
Recovery compatible kernel.
The other kernels you see here in XDA for our phones are CWM flash zipfiles which we can flash
since after flashing the custom odin3 kernel we now have a kernel that has CWM Recovery
built-in which is required for flashing any compatible custom roms, kernels, themes and other
modifications. (Which are all zipfiles ) - I hope this explains it.
Thanks for the info Misterjunky, that helped. Unnamed isn't rebooting on power any more either. Reinstalled, no issues, must've forgotten to clear both options prior to install.
Hi
I am new on the SGS2 though i have one Android Tablet.
I have been reading a lot and there is something i have not been able to find.
I want to root, , install CMW and install this custom ROM: Dynamic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582217
1.- Do i need to install first the CF-ROOT kernel matching my actual Firm to make the root or can i install the Siyah kernel at this will make the root anyway?
2.- If i install the CF-root using ODIN, do i need to install an specific kernel for that ROM? Or most kernels work with most rom?
Thanks.
I suggest you flashing the cf-root kernel with odin then you can install your custom rom from the modified recovery mode flashing the .zip file of the rom.
You can flash the siyah kernel after that, because generally custom roms mount a custom kernel which supports CWM (Clock Work Mod, the custom recovery).
If i helped u, press thanks.
if you are on ics you should be good flashing siyah but most of us here started with cf root
darkpollo said:
Hi
I am new on the SGS2 though i have one Android Tablet.
I have been reading a lot and there is something i have not been able to find.
I want to root, , install CMW and install this custom ROM: Dynamic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582217
1.- Do i need to install first the CF-ROOT kernel matching my actual Firm to make the root or can i install the Siyah kernel at this will make the root anyway?
2.- If i install the CF-root using ODIN, do i need to install an specific kernel for that ROM? Or most kernels work with most rom?
Thanks.
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1/ follow the install notes stated for that rom also siyah kernel if flashed thru odin will give you root and install cwm/superuser
2/if you install cf root again follow install notes within that thread and it does say best to use same cf as your stock kernel or find one close to it to match
i prefer to use siyah less hassle but each to there own and everyone has there own choice
Thank you all.
I decided to go safe and try with CF-Root. Now i am rooted and i have installed the rom using the CWM.
Do you recommend to change the kernel again? I think that the rom has its own kernel but i am not sure.
Also something weird happen (little off topic), after wipe and reinstall the rom, i have some apps installed by default, some of them where on the old ROM.
I thought that all the apps will be deleted with the installation of the new rom.
Not sure how to fix it.
Thanks again
Apps will only be deleted by doing a full wipe in cwm. And you dont need to flash another kernel if you only want the root feature.. i think all the custom roms use a rooted kernel... some use cf-root, some siyah, some speedmod etc...
Well, i really prefer to use the features offered by other kernels. I was not sure if i can change the kernel keeping the Roms or if i need to reinstall everything afterwards.
How do i make a Full Wipe? most of the apps are bloatware and i do not want them.
Thanks
im also a noob and i use siyah without changing much
just OC to 1400 and choosing en demand for governor
darkpollo said:
Well, i really prefer to use the features offered by other kernels. I was not sure if i can change the kernel keeping the Roms or if i need to reinstall everything afterwards.
How do i make a Full Wipe? most of the apps are bloatware and i do not want them.
Thanks
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You must go in the custom recovery and press "Data wipe/factory reset", so you wil have only the system apps, but you must start the phone configuration again.
U can flash another kernel if you want, there's no problem with the rom, but remember to do a dalvik wipe.
If youre thinking about to flash a new kernel, i would prefer to flash the kernel first (now) and then do a full wipe and dalvik wipe. Otherwise youre doing some work twice...
And if youre yet haveing some "bloatware" (e.g. from a provider branded firmware) after wipeing, you can delete them (be careful with system apps) with root explorer... (in "\system\app" folder....
darkpollo said:
Thank you all.
I decided to go safe and try with CF-Root. Now i am rooted and i have installed the rom using the CWM.
Do you recommend to change the kernel again? I think that the rom has its own kernel but i am not sure.
Also something weird happen (little off topic), after wipe and reinstall the rom, i have some apps installed by default, some of them where on the old ROM.
I thought that all the apps will be deleted with the installation of the new rom.
Not sure how to fix it.
Thanks again
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If your happy with the results you get form using CF then by all means stay with it otherwise follow the thread in which your rom is based on users will often leave feedback on there selected kernels and setups like my signature for example check im sure theres users within your choosen thread with the same
I can advise using the kernel cleaning script after changing to another kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363738
This will prevent problems that left behind files from the old kernel can cause.
After flashing the file/script install the desired kernel
Thank you to everyone!
Ubbabubba said:
You must go in the custom recovery and press "Data wipe/factory reset", so you wil have only the system apps, but you must start the phone configuration again.
U can flash another kernel if you want, there's no problem with the rom, but remember to do a dalvik wipe.
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I did the Data wipe/factory reset and everything as per the instructions:
*For a clean installation and no problem
- Download the ROM and put it on your S2.
- Go to Recovery
- Wipe data factory reset, wipe cache.
- In Advance: wipe dalvik cache and wipe battery stats.
- In mount and storage - format data , system and cache
- Install the zip file and you will get the CWM install completed message.
- Select Reboot Now and let the phone boot up to an Android setup screen.
- If there are Update, download it, put it on the phone, go to recovery and install it. Don't do wipes.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1582217
glowfinger said:
If youre thinking about to flash a new kernel, i would prefer to flash the kernel first (now) and then do a full wipe and dalvik wipe. Otherwise youre doing some work twice...
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I think i am going to make it more than twice.
I will go to other kernel to try them. The battery on CF is not as good as i would like.
glowfinger said:
And if youre yet haveing some "bloatware" (e.g. from a provider branded firmware) after wipeing, you can delete them (be careful with system apps) with root explorer... (in "\system\app" folder....
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That is the strange thing. I am not using any branded firmware, i came from one, but i thought everything was to be erased after the wipes and formats.
Spunkynitro said:
I can advise using the kernel cleaning script after changing to another kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363738
This will prevent problems that left behind files from the old kernel can cause.
After flashing the file/script install the desired kernel
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I will use this on my next try this weekend.
If i do not understand wrong this is what i need to do:
Review the rom to find a kernel that suits it.
Use the kernel cleaning script
Install the new kernel.
Follow the instructions to flash the desired ROM with all the wipes and formats required.
Anything else?
Hello, im having trouble getting any custom ics rom to boot after flashing any custom ics kernal, I can flash a custom kernal and load up stock ics rom but then as soon as I flash a custom rom I get stuck on the boot animation screen and the rom doesnt boot up. Does anyone have any suggestions why its doing this? its rather annoying being stuck on cm7 when ics is the way forward. Ive tried every custom ics rom and kernal and the only one that works is stock, my bootloader is unlocked, ive ran out of ideas.
if u wana flash a custom rom first flash kernel and then flash custom rom by cwm. and make a full data wipe-factory reset
and also Wipe cache and Dalvik cache before flashing the rom
ironzy said:
Hello, im having trouble getting any custom ics rom to boot after flashing any custom ics kernal, I can flash a custom kernal and load up stock ics rom but then as soon as I flash a custom rom I get stuck on the boot animation screen and the rom doesnt boot up. Does anyone have any suggestions why its doing this? its rather annoying being stuck on cm7 when ics is the way forward. Ive tried every custom ics rom and kernal and the only one that works is stock, my bootloader is unlocked, ive ran out of ideas.
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Hey,man.
Since you've unlocked your bootloader,I think you are able to flash any custom roms successfully.
So,did you fully wipe after flash the kernel?
take FXP rom for example:flash boot.img inside the zip -> go to CWM and fully wipe , install the rom -> reboot and enjoy.
Before flashing a rom, you are supposed to wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache. If you are flashing roms like ExMIUI or MiniCmSandwich you will also have to wipe system.
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Im not new to installing custom roms, I know the procedure in installing a custom rom, the problem is no custom ics rom boots up using any custom kernal.
ironzy said:
Im not new to installing custom roms, I know the procedure in installing a custom rom, the problem is no custom ics rom boots up using any custom kernal.
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I do not know if this will work or not, but you can try flashing stock FTF file for your device and then go through the procedure of flashing kernel and rom again.
do wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache then go to mounts and storage and do format system
believe me I have tried everything and nothing works, cm7 works fine with a custom kernal so I dont know what the problem could be.
ironzy said:
believe me I have tried everything and nothing works
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Did you follow the instruction:
1. flash kernel
2. go to cwm and do wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache then go to mounts and storage and do format system + delete from sd card all folders and files with dots
3. flash rom (if rom has the aroma installer follow the aroma instructions)
4. reboot phone (first boot is up to 10 minutes
Help Needed !!
Recently I unrooted my alerady rooted I9100 and installed stock ROM,after few days again I rooted it and installed
custom ROM but now whenever I go to install stock base ROM like S4 for I9100 , NoteII mini etc...
it gets stuck on the samsung logo (earlier they were working ok), but this doesnt happen with other ROM's like CM,Carbon etc...
Can anyone suggest any solution or what I must have done wrong.
Thanks in Advance
abhiwildfire said:
Help Needed !!
Recently I unrooted my alerady rooted I9100 and installed stock ROM,after few days again I rooted it and installed
custom ROM but now whenever I go to install stock base ROM like S4 for I9100 , NoteII mini etc...
it gets stuck on the samsung logo (earlier they were working ok), but this doesnt happen with other ROM's like CM,Carbon etc...
Can anyone suggest any solution or what I must have done wrong.
Thanks in Advance
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Always do Wipe data Factory restore and wipe cache before going to Stock rom to Cm10 or any custom rom.
Jeetu said:
Always do Wipe data Factory restore and wipe cache before going to Stock rom to Cm10 or any custom rom.
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Yep I also did format/system along with the wipes but no luck is it due to recent changes to cwm's like when I was on stock I had rooted with Philz (touch) and then when I tried to install other stock base I was on other CWM (non touch)
basically I am very new in this flashing world...
abhiwildfire said:
Yep I also did format/system along with the wipes but no luck is it due to recent changes to cwm's like when I was on stock I had rooted with Philz (touch) and then when I tried to install other stock base I was on other CWM (non touch)
basically I am very new in this flashing world...
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have the latest cwm installed and wipe data, cache and dalvik cache before flashing an entirely new rom
No certainly cwm has nothin to do with it
Check for corupt file